Wrigley BBQ — Wrigley Q
Last inspected: Apr 25, 2017
82
Score
Public records show 13 inspections at Wrigley BBQ — Wrigley Q stretching back to 2012. Wrigley BBQ — Wrigley Q was last inspected on Apr 25, 2017. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer. The file hasn't been updated since Apr 25, 2017, so take the current picture with that in mind.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near six violations per visit across recent inspections.
The pattern that stands out is “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code”, which has been cited seven times.
The city-wide average is 81, putting Wrigley BBQ — Wrigley Q squarely in typical territory. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
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Inspections
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 25, 2017
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD STORED IN THE STEAM TABLE AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. NOTED CHEESE SAUCE AT 103 DEGREES, CHILI AT 100 DEGREES, BEANS AT 98 DEGREES AND WHOLE ROASTED CHICKEN AT 89 DEGREES. OPERATOR VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 28 LBS OF PRODUCT, WORTH $100. INSTRUCTED THAT HOT POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 140 DEGREES OR ABOVE AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION: 7-38-005(A)
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED THE METAL WEAVE ON THE STRAINER LADLE TO BE BROKEN AND DETACHING FROM THE FRAME. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE THE SURFACE TO BE DURABLE, FOOD-SAFE AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE MISSING FAN COVER IN PRODUCE WALK IN COOLER AND CLEAN DUST ACCUMULATING AROUND THE FAN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR LEAK AT WASTE PIPING ON CENTER OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Apr 26, 2016
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A WASHABLE SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE REAR EXPOSED HAND SINK AND THE METAL RACK STORAGE SHELVING. BASEMENT BOX FREEZER LID CRACKED, BROKEN, REPAIRED WITH DUCT TAPE AND PLASTIC WITH EXPOSED INSULATION. MUST REPLACE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE COOKS LINE AND REAR PREP/DISH WITH DIRT, GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. MISSING FLOOR TILES AT THE ENTRANCE TO THE WALK-IN MEAT COOLER. MUST REPLACE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MISSING CEILING TILE ABOVE THE WALK-IN COOLERS. WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILE IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM MUST BE REPLACED.
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Apr 19, 2016
Complaint
9 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INADEQUATE FOOD TEMPERATURE. APPROXIMATELY 15 LBS COOKED CHICKEN ON SHELVING IN THE REAR PREP AREA AT 90.4F AND 5 LBS COOKED SAUSAGE ON SAME SHELVING AREA AT 74.2F WITHOUT TEMPERATURE LOGS MAINTAINED. ALL DISCARDED. MANAGEMENT STATES ESTIMATED VALUE TO BE $30.00. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #1575954 ON 9-30-15 NOT CORRECTED. #30-OBSERVED PREPACKAGED TO GO DESSERTS UNLABELED IN THE FRONT CUSTOMER COOLER. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO LABEL WITH NAME AND ADDRESS OF PRODUCTION FACILITY, COMMON INGREDIENTS, DATE, AND TO MAINTAIN. #45-FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES NOT PROVIDED OR MAINTAINED FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE PLASTIC WRAP AS LINER FOR COOKS LINE EQUIPMENT. SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE. MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS SHIELD ON THE FOOD CART. MUST PROVIDE A WASHABLE SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE REAR EXPOSED HAND SINK AND THE METAL RACK STORAGE SHELVING. BULK FOOD STORAGE SHELVING IN BASEMENT STAIRWELL WITH FOOD SPILLAGE. MUST CLEAN. BASEMENT BOX FREEZER LID CRACKED, BROKEN, REPAIRED WITH DUCT TAPE AND PLASTIC WITH EXPOSED INSULATION. MUST REPLACE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE COOKS LINE AND REAR PREP/DISH WITH DIRT, GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. DEAD INSECTS AND DEBRIS THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. MISSING FLOOR TILES AT THE ENTRANCE TO THE WALK-IN MEAT COOLER. MUST REPLACE. ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT REAR STORAGE CLOSET MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS 6" OR ABOVE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MISSING CEILING TILE ABOVE THE WALK-IN COOLERS. WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILE IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM MUST BE REPLACED.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN THE MEAT WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REPLACE.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE AN INTERNAL THERMOMETER IN THE MEAT WALK-IN COOLER.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: EMPLOYEES MUST NOT STORE PERSONAL BELONGINGS ON THE STAIRWELL FOOD STORAGE SHELVING.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: COOKS LINE WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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Sep 30, 2015
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREPACKED TO GO DESSERTS UNLABELED IN THE FRONT CUSTOMER COOLER. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO LABEL WITH NAME AND ADDRESS OF PRODUCTION FACILITY, COMMON INGREDIENTS, DATE, AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE EXHAUST HOOD DIRECTLY ABOVE THE SALAMANDER.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: OUT OF COMPLIANCE. INFORMATION GIVEN, INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY AND MAINTAIN.
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Sep 22, 2015
Routine
10 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER MAINTAINING AN INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF 61.1F. TAGGED MACHINE HELD FOR INSPECTION BY CDPH AND INSTRUCTED FACILITY NOT TO USE UNTIL TAG REMOVED BY CDPH. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SO COOLER MAINTAINS A TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A).
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES IN THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER: 11LBS OF BEEF 49.8F-52.7F, 3LBS OF MASHED POTATOES AT 81.3F, 3LBS OF COOKED VEGGIES AT 55.9F, 2LBS OF TURKEY AT 54.1F, 2LBS OF PORK AT 54.4F, 5LBS OF CHICKEN AT 53.6F, 4LBS OF SAUSAGE AT 53.1F, 3LBS OF TOMATOES AT 58.6F, 6LBS OF CHEESE AT 50.3F, 12LBS OF COLESLAW AT 50.2F, 2LBS OF COOKED PASTA AT 51.9F, 2LBS OF VEGGIE BURGERS AT 53.2F. OPERATOR VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED SAID PRODUCT. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT 40F OR BELOW OR 140F OR ABOVE. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A).
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Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TWO EMPLOYEES REMOVE SOILED GLOVES AND PLACE NEW GLOVES ON AND THEN PROCEED TO HANDLE FOOD ALL WITHOUT WASHING HANDS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO WASH HANDS AT EVERY POINT OF POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION INCLUDING IMMEDIATELY BEFORE PLACING NEW GLOVES ON. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-010(A).
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A QUARTER INCH GAP ALONG THE BOTTOM EDGE OF THE (SOUTH)FRONT DOOR. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SO DOOR IS TIGHT FITTING. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREPACKED TO GO DESSERTS UNLABELED IN THE FRONT CUSTOMER COOLER. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO LABEL WITH NAME AND ADDRESS OF PRODUCTION FACILITY, COMMON INGREDIENTS, DATE, AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN A SPLASHGUARD TO THE RIGHT, AT THE FRONT EXPOSED HANDSINK. OBSERVED TORN GASKETS ON THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE EXHAUST HOOD DIRECTLY ABOVE THE SALAMANDER.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN A LIGHTSHIELD ON THE LIGHT ABOVE THE STORAGE RACK IN THE REAR PREP.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A SMALL LEAK AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT FAUCET NECK. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: OUT OF COMPLIANCE. INFORMATION GIVEN, INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY AND MAINTAIN.
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Dec 16, 2014
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL AND DATE PREPARED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLERS AND FRONT PREP COOLERS. MUST LABEL ALL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: OBSERVED KNIVES STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLE. MUST PROPERLY STORE KNIVES IN A KNIFE WRACK WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN VENTILATION FANS INSIDE THE TWO WALK-IN COOLERS. REMOVE DIRT AND ACCUMULATION OF DUST. DETAIL CLEAN FOOD STORAGE SHELVING INSIDE
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR INSIDE WALK-IN COOLERS REMOVE DIRT AND DEBRIS.
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May 22, 2014
Routine
8 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING INSIDE WALK-IN MEAT COOLER. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN UPPER PANEL OF ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT, DISHMACHINE AND UTILITY SINK.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY COOKING EQUIPMENT AND REFRIGERATION UNITS. BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN REAR DISHWASING AREA. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALLS AND CEILING ON REAR DISHWASHING AREA DIRTY WITH FOOD SPLATTER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. MISSING CEILING TILES IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA. MUST REPLACE.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA ABOVE FOOD STORAGE SHELVING.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A SELF-CLOSING DEVICE FOR THE CUSTOMERS AND EMPLOYEES WASHROOM DOORS. LEAKY FAUCET HANDLE AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. CEILING VENTS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN AND REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA WITH EXCESSIVE DUST. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. MUST PROVIDE STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: VISIBLE AND WORKING THERMOMETERS NEEDED IN ALL COOLERS. MUST ROVIDE. STEAM THERMOMETER NEEDED TO MONITOR EMPERATURES. MUST PROVIDE.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: WIPING CLOTHES STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHES IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Aug 16, 2013
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REMOVE DUSTS ACCUMULATIONS ON VENTILATION COVERS NEAR THE FRONT PREP STATION.
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Aug 8, 2013
Complaint
6 minor violations.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: THE SOUTH FRONT DOOR ENTRANCE AND REAR EXIT DOOR WITH OPEN GAPS APPROX: 1/4" MODE FOR PEST ENTRY ON BOTTOM OF DOORS. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING, RODENT PROOF SEAL.ALSO,THE COPIES OF THE I.D.P.H LICENSES INSIDE THE LOG BOOK ARE EXPIRED.SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: THE FAN COVERS AND SHELVINGS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLERS,UPPER PANEL OF ICE MACHINE,SIDES OF HOT COOKING EQUIPMENTS ETC.REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHT BULBS ABOVE THE DISHMACHINE NEAR THE WALK-IN-COOLERS MUST BE SHIELDED.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A SELF-CLOSING DEVICE ON EMPLOYEE WASHROOM DOOR.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR WATER LEAK AT BASE OF HANDLE OF TOILET AND REMOVE DUSTS ACCUMULATIONS ON VENTILATION COVERS NEAR THE FRONT PREP STATION.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE CLUTTERED CONDITIONS FROM THE BASEMENTS DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE.ALL ITEMS KEP MUST BE PROPERLY STORED 6" OFF FLOOR/WALL FOR EASIER CLEANING.PERSONAL ITEMS MUST BE STORED IN A DESIGNATED AREA NOT ON DRY STORAGE SHELVINGS.
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Mar 26, 2013
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: FOUND BULK FOOD NOT LABELED.(FLOUR,SUGAR ETC.)
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: FOUND LARGE POTS IN BASEMENT NOT STORED PROPERLY.MUST STORE INVERTED.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES FOR ICE MACHINE AND SODA MACHINE.
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86
Oct 11, 2012
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Oct 3, 2012
License
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: NO EXPOSED HAND SINK IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. MUST INSTALL AN EXPOSED HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: BOTH FRONT DOOR ENTRANCE/EXITS WITH OPEN GAPS ON BOTTOM OF DOORS. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING, RODENT PROOF SEAL.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS THROUGHOUT SOUTH BASEMENT WITH DEBRIS ALONG BASEBOARD. MUST CLEAN. OPEN CREVICE IN FLOOR BASEBOARD INSIDE LEFT WALK-IN COOLER. MUST SEAL.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST SEAL ALL HOLES IN WALLS IN BRICK THROUGHOUT SOUTH BASEMENT STORAGE. MUST SEAL OPEN HOLES AROUND PLUMBING PIPING IN CUSTOMER WASHROOM.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS IN STAIRWELL OF BASEMENT DRY FOOD STORAGE.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A SELF-CLOSING DEVICE ON EMPLOYEE WASHROOM DOOR.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: UNUSED COOLER IN BASEMENT MUST BE REMOVED FROM PREMISES.
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Jun 28, 2012
License
No violations found.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Wrigley BBQ — Wrigley Q last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Wrigley BBQ — Wrigley Q on file is from Apr 25, 2017. The public record contains 13 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Wrigley BBQ — Wrigley Q?
Across the inspection record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Wrigley BBQ — Wrigley Q.
Has Wrigley BBQ — Wrigley Q's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Wrigley BBQ — Wrigley Q have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Wrigley BBQ — Wrigley Q means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
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